For 2025, Real Madrid has a wish. Indeed, the Iberian club wants its players to have better health. It must be said that the residents of the Santiago-Bernabéu stadium were not spared from injuries in 2024. In addition to David Alaba, who has taken up residence in the infirmary for more than a year, the Madrilenians have notably lost Dani Carvajal or even Eder Militão for a long time. Other members of the workforce have had more or less serious problems since the start of the new financial year. Recently, the Spanish press reported around thirty injuries.
Obviously, this raises questions. Spanish leaders are trying to understand where the problem comes from, while some voices behind the scenes point the finger at the physical trainer, Antonio Pintus. Regularly handicapped by physical problems, the Spanish champions tinkered during the first part of the season. But quickly, the possibility of recruiting during the winter transfer window was put on the table. We were talking in particular about the arrival of a central defender. But this Thursday, A.S. indicates that Madrilenians believe that it is not a priority.
Madrid leaders have a precise plan
They are counting on Antonio Rüdiger, but also on Raul Asensio and Aurélien Tchouameni, who gives satisfaction when he helps out in this position. The upcoming return of David Alaba is also seen as a good thing. Concerning the left-back position, the club thinks it has what it takes with Ferland Mendy and Fran Garcia. But the leaders are not against recruiting Alphonso Davies (Bayern Munich), who is a good market opportunity as he is at the end of his contract but not a priority. According to the Iberian media, the thinking heads of Real Madrid believe that the priorities lie elsewhere. Thus, Casa Blanca’s plan is to strengthen next summer in two specific positions.
First of all, the winners of the last Champions League want to get their hands on a right back. It’s no surprise. Between Carvajal’s long-term injury and Lucas Vazquez who is not a specialist in the position, the need is urgent. Trent Alexander-Arnold, at the end of his contract at Liverpool, is the priority. Besides, A.S. specifies that the Englishman, who refuses all extension proposals from the Reds, has clearly said that he wants to play in Madrid. The second priority is to recruit a midfielder. There, A.S. cites the name of Martin Zubimendi, who is a “real option“. The Spanish media also mentions the Vitinha (PSG) rumor, without confirming the information on the subject. Real Madrid has decided for its next transfer window.
